Fava Bean Salad

Bright, fresh, and perfect for any occasion, this Fava Bean Salad is a vibrant medley of Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Featuring tender, blanched fava beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is brought to life with a simple yet flavorful dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic. A generous sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a fragrant herbal note, making this dish as aromatic as it is delicious. Quick to prepare and naturally healthy, this fava bean salad is the ultimate side dish or light main, ideal for picnics, potlucks, or easy weeknight meals. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing, nutrient-packed treat bursting with flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh fava beans (shelled)
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 red onion
• 30 grams fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the shelled fava beans and blanch them for 2-3 minutes until tender.

Step 2

Drain the fava beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.

Step 3

Once cooled, gently remove the outer skins of the blanched fava beans by pinching them. Discard the skins and set the beans aside.

Step 4

Dice the cucumber into small cubes and halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Roughly chop the fresh parsley.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared fava beans, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.

Step 6

To make the dressing, mince the garlic clove finely. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the fava bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine and coat evenly with the dressing.

Step 8

Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1091.6 grams (1091.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	923

Total Fat 46.60g	60%
Saturated Fat 6.70g	34%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1343mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 105.60g	38%
Dietary Fiber 33.00g	118%
Total Sugars 22.10g
Protein 44.70g	89%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 311mg	24%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 2844mg	61%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 41.4%